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By Abiodun OLOFE Ekiti State government has again reiterated its commitment to the innovation of knowledge and development of youths in the area of digital technology.  The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Biodun Oyebanji made this known in Ado -Ekiti during the launch of innovation grant facility in Ekiti state, a sub component of Innovation Development and Effectiveness in the Acquisition of Skills ( IDEAS), a world bank support project .  Oyebanji said the state has, within the last quarter of this year benefited from about 300 million naira grant to improve and revamp the technical colleges in Igbara Odo , Otun and Ijero as part of government efforts to reposition technical education in Ekiti state.  He said the funds will be made available to improve schools facilities,enhance girl child education,improve learning environment and enable skills acquisition among Ekiti youth . The number one citizen of the state reassured investors of the  readiness of his governm

By Oyeniyi KỌ́LÁJỌ The Special Adviser to Governor Oyebanji on Budget, Planning and Performance Management Mr. Niyi Adebayo has reiterated Governor Oyebanji administration's commitment to making sure that all Ministries and Agencies (MDAs) function and deliver on their mandate as his Ministry would provide matrix for monitoring and evaluation of all MDAs  Mr Adebayo who disclosed this while meeting with the Permanent Secretary and management staff of the ministry said, beyond projects monitoring and evaluation, the Ministry will also embark on social impact assessment of all government projects on the people of Ekiti which according to him is more critical to the present government. The Special Adviser then solicited the support of the staff of the ministry as he was willing to learn and understand the workings of the ministry. ‘for me it's about us working together and trying to deliver the mandate that we have been given in the service of the people of the state’.

By Abiodun OLOFE The Ekiti State Head of Service, Barrister Bamidele Agbede has charged Civil Servants in Ekiti State to be conscious of their health and take care of their health, especially while they're close to their retirement. The Head of Service who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, Mr Olusesan Alabi gave the charge during a retirement ceremony of Elder Emmanuel Alani the Executive Secretary, Education Trust Fund The HOS who congratulated the retiring Executive Secretary, as he described him as a blessing to Ekiti civil service. Ekiti HOS emphasized on some of the roles elder Akani has played in developing Ekiti civil service especially during the COVID-19 pandemic that ravaged the whole world.  "We appreciate you for all you have done in Ekiti civil service and we pray that your  years of retirement would be better that your active years in service. Ekiti HOS prayed. In his farewell speech, the retired Exe

By Abiodun OLOFE Ekiti State government has reiterated it's continued efforts to reward brilliance at all educational levels in the state. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Education, Science and Technology Dr Kofoworola Aderiye disclosed this at the presentation of scholarship cash award to 12 secondary school students in her office in Ado Ekiti. Dr Aderiye, who was represented by the Executive Secretary, Ekiti State Scholarship Board, Mrs Bosede Jegede emphasized the commitment of the state government at sustaining the cliche already carved for Ekiti in the area of education worldwide. The Special Adviser, who appreciated the sponsors of the scholarship, Ekiti Parapo UNILAG Estate Magodo 1, Lagos for its support for the education of the less-privileged students,  said that a cash scholarship award of 35,000 naira was given to each of the twelve outstanding students from twelve local government areas of the State, based on merit. While calling on well

By Abiodun OLOFE    HRM Oba Dr. Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe The founder, TZAR foundation, Mr Rasaq Temitayo Zubair has congratulated HRM Oba Dr. Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi, Ewi of Ado Ekiti. In a release signed by the Director Media and Publicity, Mr Abiodun Olofe  described the monarch as a truly inspiring, supportive and visionary leader worthy of emulation. An Ado Ekiti born philanthropist said " Oba Adejugbe enthusiasm, positivity, courage and absolute trust in God have been his strength and stay. An Ado Ekiti Progressive Union Eminent awardee prays for good health, robust health, amazing grace and profound peace for the birthday celebrant . The marketing Communications Consultant prays for more of Oba Adejugbe in Ekiti State and Nigeria. Oba Adejugbe Aladesanmi was born on 23rd November, 1945.

By Abiodun OLOFE The Aare Ogboni Alale of Ekiti State, Chief Oladele Fadare has charged the Governor of Ekiti, Mr Biodun Oyebanji to fulfill his electioneering promises by extending political appointments to the traditional religious worshipers . Chief Fadare gave the charge during an interview with journalists from the Ministry of Information and Values Orientation in Odo Oro, Ikole Local Government Area. He stressed that what could be one of the major achievements of Mr Biodun Oyebanji government  would be to appoint a traditionalist to his cabinet so as to ensure fairness and equity among the three major religions in Nigeria.   The traditionalist commended Oyebanji's administration on it's efforts at curtailing the security challenges, construction of some roads and continuous work of various legacy projects across the state within his few days in office. He said the group abhors  human rituals,and dispel the  misinformation that the cult supports suc

By: Abiodun OLOFE The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education, Science and Technology Dr. (Mrs) Folakemi Olomojobi  has reiterated Ekiti State Government's commitment to the making of more science and technology inclined students by creating the needed enablement in all schools in the state. Declaring the 2022 World Science Day celebration held at Christ's Girls School, Ado-Ekiti, with the theme 'Basic Science for Sustainable Development' opened, Dr Olomojobi reiterated the needed impetus to achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. She appreciated the roles of science in man's day to day activities, describing science as life and urged parents to cooperate with the state government vision of building great future scientists of Ekiti State origin. She stressed that the annual event will serve as a workable strategy to revamp science education in the society as she charged  students to be studious and m

              Prof. Olayemi OYEBANJI PRESS RELEASE CONGRATULATORY GREETINGS TO THE FIRST LADY OF EKITI STATE The Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN Ekiti State Chapter: Comrade James Oluwasegun BANKOLE has congratulated the First Lady of Ekiti State: Prof. Olayemi OYEBANJI on her birthday today 8th September, 2022. In his congratulatory message, Comrade BANKOLE prayed for longevity of Methuselah and productivity of Apostle Paul for Prof. Olayemi OYEBANJI. Signed : John Kayode AYODELE Head, Media Team for NYCN Ekiti State. 08- 11- 2022

 By John Kayode Ayodele Catholic Youth Organisation of Nigeria (CYON) Ado Deanery elected a new set of Executive that will pilot the affairs of the Organisation for the next Four Years. The election which was conducted in Ado-Ekiti the capital of Ekiti State on Friday was confirmed by the Local and External observers to be Free, Fair, Transparent and credible election. Speaking on behalf of other elected Officers; the President elect Mr. Peter Sunkanmi AWOGBAMI who polled 31 valid votes to defeat his opponent Miss. Mercy ABEGUNDE who polled 10 valid votes appreciated the authority of the Church, the Leadership of the Organisation at the Deanery and Parish levels, the Electoral Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. Augustine Ayodeji AYITI, the statutory delegates and the Observers. He promised to work harmoniously with his team members to achieve success. Other elected Officers are: Funminiyi Paul Awogbami: Vice President 1 Helen Adebayo: Vice President II Mary Omowumi Àjàyí: General

By John Kayode AYODELE           Prof. Edward O. OLANIPEKUN The Leadership of the National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN Ekiti State Chapter under the Chairmanship of Comrade James Oluwasegun BANKOLE met with the Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti STATE University Ado-Ekiti on Tuesday to strategize on the possible ways forward. The strategic meeting which was held in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor had in attendance the Vice-Chancellor, the Acting Registrar of the Institution, the representative of the Bursar, the University Librarian, the State Executive Officers of the Youth Council and some other officers of the Institution. The Chairman of the Youth Council who spoke through the Vice Chairman (Central Senatorial District): Comrade Surajudeen Opeyemi MUSA appreciated the Vice-Chancellor of the University: Prof. Edward Olorunsola OLANIPEKUN  for his diplomatic ways of managing the affairs of the Institution in the face of the security and financial challenges. Comrad

By John Kayode AYODELE   Comrade James Oluwasegun BANKOLE The National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN Ekiti State Chapter celebrates the year 2022 edition of the Africa Youths Day and National Youth Day Celebrations in a grand style. The Youth Day Celebrations with the theme: Breaking the Barriers To Meaningful Youth Participation and Inclusion in Advocacy was Celebrated on Tuesday at the State Secretariat of the Council in Ado-Ekiti, the State Capital. In his remarks, the State Chairman of the Council: Comrade James Oluwasegun BANKOLE appreciated the Leadership and the entire Youths in Ekiti State for the confidence bestowed on him and his team. He appreciated the mandate given to them by the statutory delegates at the State Elective Congress that was conducted this year. He assured the entire Youths of the State of his commitment to the promises made during the poll by collaborating with the Government of the Day, Non Government Organizations and Individuals. Comrade Jame